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Berkhamsted’s Travel Experts 'The Modern Travel Agent', est 1994. Specialising in tailor made holidays, cruise and escorted tours - and advocators of responsible travel.
Jane McDonald returns to Channel 5 on 2nd January at 9pm with a new six-part travel series, Jane McDonald: From Pole to Pole, filmed onboard Scenic and Emerald Cruises. The opening episode sees her begin an epic journey from Antarctica to the Arctic aboard the ultra-luxury yachts Scenic Eclipse and…
Jane McDonald: Pole to Pole with Scenic and Emerald Cruises
Jane McDonald returns to Channel 5 on 2nd January at 9pm with a new six-part travel series, Jane McDonald: From Pole to Pole, filmed onboard Scenic and Emerald Cruises. The opening episode sees her begin an epic journey from Antarctica to the Arctic aboard the ultra-luxury yachts Scenic Eclipse and Emerald Sakara, combining expedition cruising […]
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December 22, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Jane McDonald returns to Channel 5 on 2nd January at 9pm with a new six-part travel series, Jane McDonald: From Pole to Pole, filmed onboard Scenic and Emerald Cruises. The opening episode sees her begin an epic journey from Antarctica to the Arctic aboard the ultra-luxury yachts Scenic Eclipse and…
Regent Holidays has returned Turkmenistan to its programme with four new itineraries for 2026 departures: one small-group tour and three bespoke, privately guided trips. It marks the operator’s first full relaunch of the destination since Covid and is positioned as the most comprehensive…
Regent Holidays returns to Turkmenistan
Regent Holidays has returned Turkmenistan to its programme with four new itineraries for 2026 departures: one small-group tour and three bespoke, privately guided trips. It marks the operator’s first full relaunch of the destination since Covid and is positioned as the most comprehensive Turkmenistan offering currently available to the UK market. Following steady enquiries and […]
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December 22, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Regent Holidays has returned Turkmenistan to its programme with four new itineraries for 2026 departures: one small-group tour and three bespoke, privately guided trips. It marks the operator’s first full relaunch of the destination since Covid and is positioned as the most comprehensive…
Hot on the heels of it’s recent announcement to operate from Gatwick for the first time next summer (Jet2 has previously operated charter flights for P&O Cruises, Inghams and other tour operators), it has announced its schedule for next winter as well. As is customary, the winter season has a…
Jet2 launches Winter 26/27 Winter Season at Gatwick
Hot on the heels of it’s recent announcement to operate from Gatwick for the first time next summer (Jet2 has previously operated charter flights for P&O Cruises, Inghams and other tour operators), it has announced its schedule for next winter as well. As is customary, the winter season has a different set of destinations, both […]
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December 20, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Hot on the heels of it’s recent announcement to operate from Gatwick for the first time next summer (Jet2 has previously operated charter flights for P&O Cruises, Inghams and other tour operators), it has announced its schedule for next winter as well. As is customary, the winter season has a…
It’s fair to say that it wouldn’t be possible to do what we do, if we didn’t have the relationships we have formed over the last thirty years. To be a great travel agent, it’s not enough to be just a booking agent, but provide a great service, which may include complicated requests or needs, […]
The Caribtours Brochure Launch 2025
It’s fair to say that it wouldn’t be possible to do what we do, if we didn’t have the relationships we have formed over the last thirty years. To be a great travel agent, it’s not enough to be just a booking agent, but provide a great service, which may include complicated requests or needs, […]
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December 20, 2025 at 8:19 AM
It’s fair to say that it wouldn’t be possible to do what we do, if we didn’t have the relationships we have formed over the last thirty years. To be a great travel agent, it’s not enough to be just a booking agent, but provide a great service, which may include complicated requests or needs, […]
Last year, I sampled Ambassador Cruise Line for the first time, with a repositioning sector between Dundee and Tilbury via Newcastle onboard their smaller ship, Ambition. You can read about my experience last year onboard Ambition here – nothing has really changed apart from the fact that the ship…
In Bruges – A Christmas Markets Cruise
Last year, I sampled Ambassador Cruise Line for the first time, with a repositioning sector between Dundee and Tilbury via Newcastle onboard their smaller ship, Ambition. You can read about my experience last year onboard Ambition here – nothing has really changed apart from the fact that the ship has been in dry dock for […]
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December 13, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Last year, I sampled Ambassador Cruise Line for the first time, with a repositioning sector between Dundee and Tilbury via Newcastle onboard their smaller ship, Ambition. You can read about my experience last year onboard Ambition here – nothing has really changed apart from the fact that the ship…
Crystal has revealed some suite renderings for Crystal Grace, its highly anticipated new-build ship set to debut in May 2028. All-Suite, All-Veranda Experience Crystal Grace will feature 337 suites, all with private verandas, a first for Crystal, accommodating 650 guests based on double occupancy.…
Crystal offers a glimpse of Suites onboard Crystal Grace
Crystal has revealed some suite renderings for Crystal Grace, its highly anticipated new-build ship set to debut in May 2028. All-Suite, All-Veranda Experience Crystal Grace will feature 337 suites, all with private verandas, a first for Crystal, accommodating 650 guests based on double occupancy. The design aims to balance elegance, comfort and modern sophistication, with […]
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December 11, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Crystal has revealed some suite renderings for Crystal Grace, its highly anticipated new-build ship set to debut in May 2028. All-Suite, All-Veranda Experience Crystal Grace will feature 337 suites, all with private verandas, a first for Crystal, accommodating 650 guests based on double occupancy.…
JetBlue has unveiled its new ‘BlueHouse’, first ever airport lounge at New York JFK’s Terminal, it’s home in it’s hometown city. The new lounge which is due to open next week, on the 18th December, marks a new era of the boutique leisure airline, aimed at elevating the customer journey with more…
JetBlue unveils its first BlueHouse ‘lounge’ at New York JFK
JetBlue has unveiled its new ‘BlueHouse’, first ever airport lounge at New York JFK’s Terminal, it’s home in it’s hometown city. The new lounge which is due to open next week, on the 18th December, marks a new era of the boutique leisure airline, aimed at elevating the customer journey with more premium, customer-focused experiences. […]
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December 11, 2025 at 6:22 PM
JetBlue has unveiled its new ‘BlueHouse’, first ever airport lounge at New York JFK’s Terminal, it’s home in it’s hometown city. The new lounge which is due to open next week, on the 18th December, marks a new era of the boutique leisure airline, aimed at elevating the customer journey with more…
As we announced a few weeks ago, we won our first major industry award for many years, TTG Luxury’s Top Luxury Responsible Travel Agent of the Year. It was a number of years in the making, and we’re pleased to receive the recognition for everything we have done. It occurred to me that we have […]
What is Responsible Travel?
As we announced a few weeks ago, we won our first major industry award for many years, TTG Luxury’s Top Luxury Responsible Travel Agent of the Year. It was a number of years in the making, and we’re pleased to receive the recognition for everything we have done. It occurred to me that we have […]
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December 6, 2025 at 3:17 PM
As we announced a few weeks ago, we won our first major industry award for many years, TTG Luxury’s Top Luxury Responsible Travel Agent of the Year. It was a number of years in the making, and we’re pleased to receive the recognition for everything we have done. It occurred to me that we have […]
This year is Kirker Holidays is celebrating its fortieth anniversary, having been the pioneer of short-haul city breaks in 1986. As demands have changed, so has what they offer, with each tailor-made booking made up of fourteen different elements, with anything from restaurant reservations, opera…
And All That Jazz
This year is Kirker Holidays is celebrating its fortieth anniversary, having been the pioneer of short-haul city breaks in 1986. As demands have changed, so has what they offer, with each tailor-made booking made up of fourteen different elements, with anything from restaurant reservations, opera tickets, museum passes, along with some of their more famous […]
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November 29, 2025 at 6:35 AM
This year is Kirker Holidays is celebrating its fortieth anniversary, having been the pioneer of short-haul city breaks in 1986. As demands have changed, so has what they offer, with each tailor-made booking made up of fourteen different elements, with anything from restaurant reservations, opera…
Hot on the heels of it’s unexpected arrival at Gatwick airport next summer, Jet2 has announced its return to Egypt from next winter with a handful of routes from some of its larger bases. Egypt is a fantastic winter sun destination, with blue skies all year round and is one of the prime…
Jet2 Returns to Egypt
Hot on the heels of it’s unexpected arrival at Gatwick airport next summer, Jet2 has announced its return to Egypt from next winter with a handful of routes from some of its larger bases. Egypt is a fantastic winter sun destination, with blue skies all year round and is one of the prime destinations anywhere […]
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November 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Hot on the heels of it’s unexpected arrival at Gatwick airport next summer, Jet2 has announced its return to Egypt from next winter with a handful of routes from some of its larger bases. Egypt is a fantastic winter sun destination, with blue skies all year round and is one of the prime…
It’s official, we’ve been named the ‘Top Luxury Responsible Travel Agency’ by TTG at the TTG Luxury Top 20 Travel Agency Awards 2025, and are also included in the Top 20 Luxury Travel Agency list. This, the inaugural Top 20 awards, celebrating the best travel agencies across the country, no matter…
The Top Luxury Responsible Travel Agency 2025
It’s official, we’ve been named the ‘Top Luxury Responsible Travel Agency’ by TTG at the TTG Luxury Top 20 Travel Agency Awards 2025, and are also included in the Top 20 Luxury Travel Agency list. This, the inaugural Top 20 awards, celebrating the best travel agencies across the country, no matter their size or business […]
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November 21, 2025 at 9:01 AM
It’s official, we’ve been named the ‘Top Luxury Responsible Travel Agency’ by TTG at the TTG Luxury Top 20 Travel Agency Awards 2025, and are also included in the Top 20 Luxury Travel Agency list. This, the inaugural Top 20 awards, celebrating the best travel agencies across the country, no matter…
It feels that they have been on somewhat of a meteoric rise over the last 10 years, but Jet2 has just announced possibly one of the most important base announcements in its history – it’s to start flying its own services from Gatwick from next summer. This year we had Jet2 operating a limited…
Jet2’s New Gatwick Base for Summer 2026
It feels that they have been on somewhat of a meteoric rise over the last 10 years, but Jet2 has just announced possibly one of the most important base announcements in its history – it’s to start flying its own services from Gatwick from next summer. This year we had Jet2 operating a limited programme […]
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November 18, 2025 at 1:15 PM
It feels that they have been on somewhat of a meteoric rise over the last 10 years, but Jet2 has just announced possibly one of the most important base announcements in its history – it’s to start flying its own services from Gatwick from next summer. This year we had Jet2 operating a limited…
‘The Warmest Welcome At Sea’. That’s the claim that Ambassador Cruise Line has for all their cruises, as they set sail for fly-cruising to the Caribbean for the first time. As many of you know, I sailed with Ambassador on their smaller UK-based ship, the Ambition, this time last year and can…
Ambassador’s Caribbean Fly-Cruise
‘The Warmest Welcome At Sea’. That’s the claim that Ambassador Cruise Line has for all their cruises, as they set sail for fly-cruising to the Caribbean for the first time. As many of you know, I sailed with Ambassador on their smaller UK-based ship, the Ambition, this time last year and can confirm the claim […]
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November 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
‘The Warmest Welcome At Sea’. That’s the claim that Ambassador Cruise Line has for all their cruises, as they set sail for fly-cruising to the Caribbean for the first time. As many of you know, I sailed with Ambassador on their smaller UK-based ship, the Ambition, this time last year and can…
Keep it simple, stupid! That was the traditional and pure sense of a low-cost airline, to keep costs low, everything was the same – a one-aircraft fleet, simple onboard service, and an efficient all-economy onboard layout. Before the low-cost model transferred to Europe in the 90s, Southwest…
What if a budget airline had business class?
Keep it simple, stupid! That was the traditional and pure sense of a low-cost airline, to keep costs low, everything was the same – a one-aircraft fleet, simple onboard service, and an efficient all-economy onboard layout. Before the low-cost model transferred to Europe in the 90s, Southwest Airlines was really the pioneer of the low-cost […]
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November 12, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Keep it simple, stupid! That was the traditional and pure sense of a low-cost airline, to keep costs low, everything was the same – a one-aircraft fleet, simple onboard service, and an efficient all-economy onboard layout. Before the low-cost model transferred to Europe in the 90s, Southwest…
In last week’s edition, I wrote about my recent experience on board Crystal Symphony, the history of the ship, the various suites and facilities and in this edition, the culinary experience. This is one of the big draws for clients choosing the Crystal Cruises product, from the moment you board,…
Dining Onboard Crystal Symphony
In last week’s edition, I wrote about my recent experience on board Crystal Symphony, the history of the ship, the various suites and facilities and in this edition, the culinary experience. This is one of the big draws for clients choosing the Crystal Cruises product, from the moment you board, dining on the Crystal Symphony […]
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November 8, 2025 at 10:14 AM
In last week’s edition, I wrote about my recent experience on board Crystal Symphony, the history of the ship, the various suites and facilities and in this edition, the culinary experience. This is one of the big draws for clients choosing the Crystal Cruises product, from the moment you board,…
In last week’s edition, I talked about the history and relaunch of the Crystal Cruises brand back into the luxury cruise market. This week, I describe my recent experience. I’ll take you through the onboard facilities and then dive deep into the suite categories, amenities, recreational activities,…
Onboard the Crystal Symphony
In last week’s edition, I talked about the history and relaunch of the Crystal Cruises brand back into the luxury cruise market. This week, I describe my recent experience. I’ll take you through the onboard facilities and then dive deep into the suite categories, amenities, recreational activities, and wellness spa, along with my personal impressions […]
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November 1, 2025 at 6:41 AM
In last week’s edition, I talked about the history and relaunch of the Crystal Cruises brand back into the luxury cruise market. This week, I describe my recent experience. I’ll take you through the onboard facilities and then dive deep into the suite categories, amenities, recreational activities,…
Virgin Atlantic has announced it’s to fly to Phuket in Thailand from next winter. It follows recent other leisure-oriented additions of Cape Town and the Maldives, and will be its second destination in Asia, with Seoul being a new destination next year. The new three-weekly service from London…
Virgin Atlantic adds Phuket for Winter 2026
Virgin Atlantic has announced it’s to fly to Phuket in Thailand from next winter. It follows recent other leisure-oriented additions of Cape Town and the Maldives, and will be its second destination in Asia, with Seoul being a new destination next year. The new three-weekly service from London Heathrow will start on the 18th October, […]
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October 31, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Virgin Atlantic has announced it’s to fly to Phuket in Thailand from next winter. It follows recent other leisure-oriented additions of Cape Town and the Maldives, and will be its second destination in Asia, with Seoul being a new destination next year. The new three-weekly service from London…
The new Italian national airline – ITA has confirmed it’s to operate from London Heathrow next year, with a new twice-daily service to Rome Fiumicino. Now part of the Lufthansa Group of airlines, ITA will operate twice a day from Terminal 2 – alongside its other Lufthansa partners (Lufthansa,…
National Italian Airline Returns to Heathrow, with new Rome service
The new Italian national airline – ITA has confirmed it’s to operate from London Heathrow next year, with a new twice-daily service to Rome Fiumicino. Now part of the Lufthansa Group of airlines, ITA will operate twice a day from Terminal 2 – alongside its other Lufthansa partners (Lufthansa, Eurowings, Austrian, Swiss, Brussels Airlines) – […]
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October 29, 2025 at 9:50 AM
The new Italian national airline – ITA has confirmed it’s to operate from London Heathrow next year, with a new twice-daily service to Rome Fiumicino. Now part of the Lufthansa Group of airlines, ITA will operate twice a day from Terminal 2 – alongside its other Lufthansa partners (Lufthansa,…
So here we are on another cruise! It might not appear to be work, but it is important for us as a company to experience the different cruise lines and what they have to offer our clients. This year, we have made a specific commitment to broadening our knowledge on the more upmarket smaller ships […]
Introducing Crystal Symphony & Crystal Cruises
So here we are on another cruise! It might not appear to be work, but it is important for us as a company to experience the different cruise lines and what they have to offer our clients. This year, we have made a specific commitment to broadening our knowledge on the more upmarket smaller ships […]
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October 25, 2025 at 10:15 AM
So here we are on another cruise! It might not appear to be work, but it is important for us as a company to experience the different cruise lines and what they have to offer our clients. This year, we have made a specific commitment to broadening our knowledge on the more upmarket smaller ships […]
Each year, ABTA conducts wide-reaching research to find out why, when, where, how and if we travel, which is compiled into the annual ‘Holiday Habits’ report. Although the first report was conducted pre-pandemic, it was influential in understanding how travel patterns had changed, and what…
What were the years travel trends?
Each year, ABTA conducts wide-reaching research to find out why, when, where, how and if we travel, which is compiled into the annual ‘Holiday Habits’ report. Although the first report was conducted pre-pandemic, it was influential in understanding how travel patterns had changed, and what travellers’ priorities are and were as travel restarted. Now we […]
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October 22, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Each year, ABTA conducts wide-reaching research to find out why, when, where, how and if we travel, which is compiled into the annual ‘Holiday Habits’ report. Although the first report was conducted pre-pandemic, it was influential in understanding how travel patterns had changed, and what…
Although it can be extremely cold in the middle of winter, New York is amazingly good value usually from New Year through to about Easter. The flights are cheaper, and the hotel rates are also considerably lower – sometimes a third of the price you would be paying through some of the big events and…
What’s opening on Broadway this winter?
Although it can be extremely cold in the middle of winter, New York is amazingly good value usually from New Year through to about Easter. The flights are cheaper, and the hotel rates are also considerably lower – sometimes a third of the price you would be paying through some of the big events and […]
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October 20, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Although it can be extremely cold in the middle of winter, New York is amazingly good value usually from New Year through to about Easter. The flights are cheaper, and the hotel rates are also considerably lower – sometimes a third of the price you would be paying through some of the big events and…
Although we spend most of our time at our family home on the Algarve, we do like to get out and explore the different regions of Portugal. This autumn, due to family illness we were limited as to have far we could travel and therefore needed to find a location within a couple of hours’ […]
Jackie and David’s Visit to Vila Nova da Milfontes
Although we spend most of our time at our family home on the Algarve, we do like to get out and explore the different regions of Portugal. This autumn, due to family illness we were limited as to have far we could travel and therefore needed to find a location within a couple of hours’ […]
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October 18, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Although we spend most of our time at our family home on the Algarve, we do like to get out and explore the different regions of Portugal. This autumn, due to family illness we were limited as to have far we could travel and therefore needed to find a location within a couple of hours’ […]
Last week I was delighted to join Africa & Beyond, our preferred African tour operator partner for their first-ever brochure launch. We have worked with Jamie and his team for over twenty years and trust them completely with their expertise in southern and eastern Africa. The new brochure, entitle…
Africa & Beyond Brochure Launch
Last week I was delighted to join Africa & Beyond, our preferred African tour operator partner for their first-ever brochure launch. We have worked with Jamie and his team for over twenty years and trust them completely with their expertise in southern and eastern Africa. The new brochure, entitle ‘Distinguished Journeys’ highlights the finest places […]
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October 14, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Last week I was delighted to join Africa & Beyond, our preferred African tour operator partner for their first-ever brochure launch. We have worked with Jamie and his team for over twenty years and trust them completely with their expertise in southern and eastern Africa. The new brochure, entitle…
This weekend, after a much delayed start, the process for entering the Schengen area is to change as part of a process of digitalising the European borders. The introduction of the Entry/Exit System is the first element of this modernisation, which takes effect from Sunday 12 October. This is going…
EES (European Entry/Exit System)
This weekend, after a much delayed start, the process for entering the Schengen area is to change as part of a process of digitalising the European borders. The introduction of the Entry/Exit System is the first element of this modernisation, which takes effect from Sunday 12 October. This is going to be a phased roll […]
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October 14, 2025 at 1:07 PM
This weekend, after a much delayed start, the process for entering the Schengen area is to change as part of a process of digitalising the European borders. The introduction of the Entry/Exit System is the first element of this modernisation, which takes effect from Sunday 12 October. This is going…